Creamy Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup Recipe Easy Comfort Food
A rich, creamy, and indulgent potato soup made in a crock pot, perfect for chilly evenings and feeding a crowd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6 cups peeled and diced russet potatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and dice potatoes into bite-sized chunks.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble into small pieces.
- Combine diced potatoes, chicken broth, and ranch seasoning mix in the crock pot. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Add softened cream cheese and milk to the crock pot 30 minutes before serving. Stir until melted and incorporated.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and half of the crumbled bacon. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with remaining bacon and chopped green onions.
Notes
[‘Use russet potatoes for a creamy texture.’, ‘Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid clumps.’, ‘Avoid overcooking to prevent potatoes from disintegrating.’, ‘Cook bacon until crispy for texture contrast.’, ‘Use freshly shredded cheese to avoid grainy texture.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 12
Keywords: potato soup, crock pot soup, comfort food, creamy soup, bacon soup, easy dinner, family meal